Preliminary Overview of the Economy Latin America and Caribbean Economies 2024

Examines the behaviour of the region’s economies over the current year and updates estimates for growth and other economic indicators. Specifically, this annual report presents new gross domestic product (GDP) estimates for the region and all its countries in 2024 as well as projections for 2025. The 2024 edition of Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean examines the behavior of the region’s economies over the current year and updates estimates for growth and other economic indicators. Specifically, this annual report presents new gross domestic product (GDP) estimates for the region and all its countries in 2024 as well as projections for 2025. The document analyzes the economic and social dynamics of the year that is about to end and discusses the policy risks and challenges that the region will face in 2025 for fostering a transformative recovery.